Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics handled the Rockets 111-101. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.